Superior Court >Probate And Mental Health >Probate Court Investigations Probate Court Investigations - Court Visitor Job Decription The Court Visitor's job is to monitor individuals who have been placed under guardianship and whose care is the responsibility of court-appointed guardians. This important monitoring function enables the court to have first-hand information about these vulnerable people.

• The Court Visitor is assigned a case
• Reviews and updates necessary information
• Contacts the Guardian
• Visits the incapacitated person
• After the visit - fills out a report indicating the status of the individual
• Makes recommendations for action needed in the case
• The Volunteer's report is reviewed by court staff to determine what actions are necessary

Duties and Responsibilities

• Complete orientation and training
• Arrange a mutually agreeable time to receive and discuss assignments
• Review assigned guardianship cases
• Contact the guardian, visit the incapacitated person, speak with any caregivers and review record information
• Complete and submit case report forms with observations and recommendations
• Follow up on cases as requested by volunteer coordinator
• Complete assignments in a timely manner, according to court procedures
• Complete monthly time sheets and mileage forms for mileage reimbursement, if desired
• Notify the program coordinator of any problems discovered or if an absence is expected